J Glenn Edwards Elementary vs Southern Lee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
587 students
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
| Measure | J Glenn Edwards Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | Southern Lee High School Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,457 | #436 of 528 |
| National rank | #38084 of 50,301 | #14557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 587 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Glenn Edwards Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 24.1).
- •J Glenn Edwards Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •J Glenn Edwards Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •J Glenn Edwards Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.1).
- •Southern Lee High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 587.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J Glenn Edwards Elementary better than Southern Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), J Glenn Edwards Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 24.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J Glenn Edwards Elementary and Southern Lee High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Glenn Edwards Elementary: 587. Southern Lee High School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Glenn Edwards Elementary and Southern Lee High School rank in North Carolina?
J Glenn Edwards Elementary is 760th of 1,457 and Southern Lee High School is 436th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).